By Monty Siekerman
Two organizations in town heard reports Wednesday about the planned Ada Dog Park, and both groups gave their encouragement and approval of the project.
Ken Lauria spoke to the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Wilson presented the dog park plans to members of the CIC. They and Cathy Cole and Chris Keiser have been heading up a committee to establish a dog park here by next summer.
The goal is to have a fenced in, off-leash area where dog owners can bring their furry friends to socialize, exercise, and play. One section will be for large dogs, another for small dogs.
On behalf of the village, Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger accepts recognition from the Governor's Office for Ada being named one of the Top 50 Safest Cities in Ohio by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Ada ranked 16th Safest City in Ohio in the most recent 2017 ranking.
Several Ohio Northern University alumni and retired faculty are featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Grace Albrecht gallery of the Sauder Visual Arts Center at Bluffton University. Pictured here on the right is ONU Professor Emerita Judith Greavu, one of the artists and gallery organizers.
Ken Collins took these photos at Lake Nieheiser (Fraternity Circle) on campus. About the first photo, he writes, "Keeping the geese in a row. All followed the leader into the lake, out again, then back in again. Fun to watch."
The second two photos remind one of the lazy, hazy days of summer. Peaceful scene of lily pads and a dragonfly. Ken says, "They remind me of a watercolor painting."
